Binchester Roman Fort

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See the impressive remains of the Commandant's house and the neighbouring bath-house (now protected within a new cover building) containing one of the best preserved examples of a hypocaust (underfloor heating system) in the whole of Britain. See the stupendously well-preserved remains of part of the regimental bath building uncovered by recent excavations.

There is ample parking space for cars and coaches beside the visitor centre. The majority of the site is fully accessible and the reception building has also been replaced recently by a more modern structure incorporating a shop selling souvenirs and a range of publications and modest refreshment facilities. The site has portaloo toilets. Please note that only assistance dogs are allowed on site.

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2010mustang

Cheshire, United Kingdom

Trip Type:

Couples

Definitely worth seeing

Monday, 5th November 2018

Not easy to get to as the road from town is closed to due it collapsing and therefore had to go the long way round, about 4 miles each way, However, it was definitely worth it as although they are... Read full review

SaraBourque

Towanda, Illinois

Trip Type:

Solo travel

Sort of worth the visit

Tuesday, 13th November 2018

I enjoyed visiting Binchester, but the ticket price was a bit steep for what you see in there. I wouldn't want to pay for entire family to see it. I was there on a nice day with good weather and I... Read full review

coupescoupe

Coventry, United Kingdom

Trip Type:

Family

Brilliant guided tour at Binchester fort

Wednesday, 14th November 2018

We arrived in November and the fort looked closed, which was a blow to my friends who had travelled from the USA! But we ended up getting a guided tour by Julienne which was very insightful... Read full review